WSU Residency Applications

Compare the different types of residency applications & their requirements.
Take a Residency Quiz to see if you are eligible for resident tuition in the upcoming term.
Correct residency status error on your application

Which application should you use?

Residency Affidavit

The Residency Affidavit is the easiest application if you meet the criteria. Use it when the student moves to Washington state at least 12 months prior to attending any Washington college for more than six credits per term. It can also be used if a student moves to Washington and takes 6 credits or less for a year.

Residency Affidavit information and application. 

Traditional Residency Application

Use this application if you are financially dependent and a parent lives in Washington or are financially independent and have established a domicile in Washington. 

Application dates
Required document checklists
The Traditional Residency Application

Other Residency Applications

Military Residency information and application. For students using VA educational benefits or who have a military-affiliation.
American Indian Residency information and application. For students who are members of certain American Indian tribes.
Freely Associated States information and application. For students who are citizens of one of three Freely Associated States.

More information about applying for residency

Our online applications

WSU is utilizing Smartsheet, a FERPA and HIPAA compliant platform, to securely process your residency application and attached documents. Emails from us may come via Smartsheet; please look in your WSU email spam folder if you have not heard from us. We will email your WSU Email address only.

It is highly recommended that you take the Residency Quiz and read about the different types of residency applications prior to selecting an application. The traditional application is the longest and most difficult application; if you are eligible using the Residency Affidavit, the process is easier.